The Stay Conversation: It’s How to Retain Top Talent
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Immediately following a merger, acquisition, or reduction in force announcement, smart company leaders turn their attention to the remaining employees. Christine Dagenais, CEO of leadership development and coaching firm Brightwire, recommends setting the right tone from the start: • Explain that the conversation is a time to connect and be open with one another • Take notes to demonstrate and reinforce your active listening • Ask questions that encourage employees to share their views and aspirations, to clarify how their contributions align with the company’s future, and to ask for additional support, if needed. But a culture of mental wellness helps employees feel safe and connected We add one more to this list: Flexible Career Paths. Flexible career paths encourage employees to contribute and thrive in a variety of roles, aligning their skill and competency development with company needs and goals to ensure that their work is meaningful and valuable. Talent Retention is for Every Day In this recent Entrepreneur article, Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4, reminds us that, “The right person is more than a walking bag of skills.
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